Description

Bicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-2-Ene-7,7-Dicarbonitrile is a strained bicyclic organic compound featuring a cyclopropane ring fused to a cyclohexene ring, with two nitrile groups at the bridgehead position. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile chemical building block for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists for constructing complex molecular frameworks. The compound's reactivity is driven by the strain of the three-membered ring and the electron-withdrawing nature of the dicarbonitrile moiety.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex polycyclic or strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, ring-opening reactions, and other cycloadditions to introduce functionalized bicyclic structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized for constructing novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts due to its rigid, three-dimensional geometry.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical space in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-2-Ene-7,7-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	62199-48-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8N2
Molecular Weight	144.18 g/mol
Synonyms	7,7-Dicyanobicyclo[4.1.0]hept-2-ene; 7,7-Dicyano-2-norcarene; Bicyclo[4.1.0]hept-2-ene-7,7-dicarbonitrile; 2-Norcarene-7,7-dicarbonitrile; 3a,4,5,6-Tetrahydro-3aH-indene-7,7-dicarbonitrile; 1,4-Methano-1H-indene-7,7-dicarbonitrile, hexahydro-; 7,7-Dicyanonorcar-2-ene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bicyclo[4.1.0]Hept-2-Ene-7,7-Dicarbonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.